Which advice was NOT given in your textbook for reducing misunderstandings of abstract language used in discussions?
A. Use concrete, specific words.
B. Provide examples of what you are talking about.
C. Define highly abstract terms by using synonyms.
D. Avoid using abstract language.
E. Use numbers to quantify when feasible.
Answer: D
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